Be Visible– Wear brightly colored clothes, never weave in and out of traffic or parked cars, and use lights when riding at night. Be safe. Be smart. Be seen.

Share the Road – As a motorist, it’s important to remember and respect that bicyclists are permitted by law to operate on roads. Motorists must give bicyclists a four-foot buffer when passing.

Ride with Traffic– Ride on the right side of the road. Slower traffic should keep to the right. Bicyclists should also respect motorists, and by law, must make reasonable efforts to not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

Sidewalks – Bicyclists are by law, not permitted to ride on sidewalks in business districts, or whenever a bike lane is available. However, when you must ride on the sidewalk, exercise caution and remember that pedestrians always have the right of way.

Trails – Pedestrians have the right-of-way on bicycle paths. You must give an audible signal as you approach and pass a pedestrian.

Obey All Traffic Laws – Bicyclists must obey all traffic signs and signals, and are subject to the same penalties and fines motorists are for failing to do so.

Ride Alertly - Always be scanning for hazards and assume that motorists do not see you.

Cross Carefully – When approaching an intersection, look left, look right, look left again, and then look over your shoulder be entering the intersection.

Be Predictable – Always use caution when turning or merging with traffic, using the appropriate hand signals.

Maintain Control of your Bike – Operate only in areas where you feel confident and never bike under the influence.

Sharing the Road: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety in Cranberry Township

Brendan Linton, created these videos for his Seneca Valley Senior Project in April 2013.

Brendan explains the proper way to share the road with bicycles, pedestrians, and motorists. Plus he reviews details of the Township's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure plans.